Minerton is a former town in
Vinton County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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. The
GNIS
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classifies it as a populated place.
History
The first store in Minerton opened in 1880. A post office was established at Minerton in 1880, and remained in operation until 1914.
References
Unincorporated communities in Vinton County, Ohio
Unincorporated communities in Ohio
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